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1940
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2018
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Carolyn Schaeffer Obituary
She was born on February 27, 1940 in Cleveland, Ohio to Nathaniel and Beulah Lee Harman.
Carolyn graduated from McDowell High School in Erie, Pennsylvania. She relocated with her family to Englewood in 1981 and established a successful Real Estate career with Key Reality for 33 years.
Carolyn enjoyed volunteering with Kids' Needs of Greater Englewood and was an active member of the Jaycees while in Erie. She was an avid golfer in Englewood and in Linville, North Carolina.
Carolyn is survived by her son, James; daughters, Natalee (Phillip) Stutzman, Remle (Bud) Treasure, Laura (David) Dignam, and Mitzi (Gene) Dove; seven grandchildren, Kelly (Eric), Nicole (Bill), Ashley (Ashley), Brandon (Amanda), Josh (Gladys), Tyler, and Emily; and eight great-grandchildren, Garrett, Hayzel, Warner, Berkley, Ames, Lawson, Billy, and Savannah. Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Schaeffer; as well as her parents, brother, and sister.
Carloyn was the family matriarch who loved spending time with her family, golfing, painting, reading, and shopping. She also enjoyed spending her summers in North Carolina.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at Lemon Bay Funeral Home on Friday, June 1, 2018 from 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m with a Celebration of Life service to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Kids' Needs of Greater Englewood Inc. P.O. Box 944 Englewood, Florida 34295.
Condolences can be expressed to the family at www.lemonbayfh.com.
Arrangements are by Lemon Bay Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
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Gini Justice
July 2, 2018
My family and I are so sorry to hear the news of Carloyn's passing.
I wanted to share with Carolyns family and friends. My last conversation with her outside on a beautiful night. We have been neighbors for a long time. One night Carolyns and I saw and approached each other on a gorgeous night on our street.
Carolyn spoke so highly of her children and grand and great grand children. I recall easily how joyous she seemed to be in her life. She said her whole family had followed their parents to Florida. I told her how happy it made me to hear her joy and happiness and how refreshing it was to know someone with such glee in their heart. Carolyn told me "Gini, I am so blessed". And I said you really are, Carolyn. All of us who knew her will miss her presence, to varying degrees. Now, she's with Elmer again... My heart goes out to all the family and friends and colleagues who cared so much for Carollyns awesome and "joyous" Life. I am glad our paths crossed. See you on the other side, Carolyn.
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